News from the Arts Councilhttp://www.artscouncil.ie/enCopyright 2007 Arts Councilhttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=0d96cc04-9875-4c92-8c45-5560a99adddb79 festivals and events benefit from Arts Council support Festival goers, tourists and businesses around Ireland will benefit this year from further support by the Arts Council to bring the best in entertainment and the arts to festivals across the country. Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=c85f679b-5bb6-402d-a730-324e1d5cb33eThe Arts Council wishes to procure the services of a Music Adviser to meet the needs of the organisation both from a quality and service delivery perspective. The successful tenderer will be an experienced music practitioner with the expertise and experience required to work with the Arts Council's staff by assisting in the appraisal and assessment of funding applications and providing critical advice on artistic work.Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=9e4eebd8-52d1-4781-8e15-2d7629472135The Arts Council is delighted to announce that Ruairi Quinn TD Minister for Education and Skills launched the National Architects in Schools initiative today. The Scheme will be run by the Irish Architecture FoundationWed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=39a65471-eb8f-4ba8-b912-183bf7ea7d02 - General Assembly elects three new members - Strong artistic connections between Ireland and the rest of Europe have existed for more than 2,000 years, and the exchange remains valuable today, the Aosdána General Assembly heard in Dublin's Royal Hospital Kilmainham todayFri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=4d2ab756-5ab5-4c5f-8912-45f8457a9798Culturefox, the Arts Council's free listings guide to Irish cultural events, has received a little TLC in recent weeks - we have upgraded the app to make it even more useful.Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=f3ab7bce-492b-47bf-8998-8b56c5b8823cWe are pleased to announce the forthcoming deadline for three funding schemes in Theatre and one scheme in Dance. The deadline for all four schemes is 5:30pm, Thursday, 02 May 2013Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=222c1c38-8098-4986-a3ab-ec360552d5c8The Arts Council extends its warmest congratulations to Kevin Barry on the news that his novel City of Bohane has been shortlisted for the 2013 IMPAC Dublin Literary Award. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=9722000f-8577-4101-954b-27cd86d35e48Large attendance for Into the Light is positive for Irish visual arts. Into the Light, a major series of exhibitions celebrating the inspiring work of Irish artists and over 60 years of support for the sector by the Arts Council, has officially come to an end after more than 80,000 people viewed the works in galleries nationwide.Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=91bed589-3c70-4f1f-af1f-dc3f6e5c792fThe Arts Council and Culture Ireland are now calling for expressions of interest to act as the Commissioner for Ireland’s national representation at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2014Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=ec105b1b-bb27-4efa-ab93-32fcbeb672c8The Arts Council is now seeking a fresh round of applications for its Opera Production Award 2013 (Round 2)Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=174119c9-4db7-4ce3-acba-98aab9784e1bThe Arts Council has announced that the application window is now open for the Jerome Hynes Fellowship, an award that aims to develop outstanding cultural leaders for Ireland. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=edcedae0-a6f0-4f8e-a66c-8a437540d309New Music Dublin is a major new festival that gives voice to a broad range of musical creativity from our time by showcasing the work of major international and Irish figures to the public, and through the involvement of many Irish artists. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=829238d9-c887-496a-8cf0-da5f7ba37911The Arts Council has expressed its deep regret at the passing of poet and Aosdána member Dennis O'Driscoll.Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=d5e96cb1-9a28-4465-ab6b-71d33afc665aAn Taoiseach, Mr Enda Kenny TD, has today officially launched Into the Light: The Arts Council - 60 Years of Supporting the Arts in Dublin City Gallery, The Hugh Lane to mark the 60th anniversary of the Arts Council. Into the Light is a major series of exhibitions which will celebrate the work of Irish artists and 60 years of support of the arts by the Arts Council.Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=4953ad93-4aa3-42c9-8134-3608aaac1f2c"The arts are capable of stimulating more job creation and economic activity at a time we need it most" - Pat Moylan, Chair of the Arts Council. Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=9308930c-1995-47cb-a4dc-2790934eaaa7The Arts Council will mark its 60th anniversary with a series of exhibitions titled 'Into the Light: The Arts Council - 60 Years of Supporting the Arts'. The exhibitions will run concurrently in four partner venues throughout the country from December 2012. The partner venues are: Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Dublin; Limerick City Gallery of Art; Crawford Art Gallery; The Model, Sligo.Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=eecbf3ce-b817-4131-b530-460e7e129ddf The Arts Council has today (18th October 2012) launched Choirland - an anthology of Irish choral music, as one of the events this year that marks the Arts Council's 60th anniversary.Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=f740bf7d-f099-4e8a-bac5-ad398b808065A report on the economic impact of the arts in Ireland, published this morning (8 October 2012), shows that the arts provide significant direct and indirect employment, with the Arts Council's annual funding from the Exchequer supporting some 2,270 jobs. The employment supported generates an annual turnover of €184 million with tax revenues (in the form of PAYE/income tax, PRSI and VAT), to the Irish Exchequer of €42 million.Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=cec2a955-e613-4d3c-9bcc-aacc5929d849‘Meditation’ (2009) by Patrick Scott, one of Ireland’s greatest living artists, is the title image for a major series of exhibitions which will take place from December this year to celebrate the work of Irish contemporary artists and 60 years of support for the sector by the Arts Council.Sat, 06 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=804cd223-acfb-41c7-9c71-3a32873fb193Eight leading Irish arts organisations are aiming to raise €10 million in private funding over the next five years as part of a new Arts Council initiative. The pilot project is designed to place the organisations on a stronger financial footing and will mean people around the country will be able to experience more high quality performances, exhibitions, film screenings and other arts events.Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=bda2415f-c6be-4790-9dfc-975d8d6f1b6bAs part of the Culture Night celebrations the Arts Council will open its doors on Friday 21 September from 5.30 pm until 9.00 pm to showcase work from its collection. A special focus this year will be on two works by the artist Patrick Scott, who was elected as a Saoi of Aosdana in July 2007.Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=ca55ee82-6cb1-49a9-811b-83aa122f38a8The Chairman of the Arts Council Ms Pat Moylan has welcomed the announcement of additional jobs for Galway by the gaming company Electronic Arts. The Creative Industries hold a real dividend for Ireland, Ms Moylan said.Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=808765a6-ad6d-456c-b1a1-145a1435da80In 2012, the Arts Council celebrates the 60 years of supporting the arts with a series of exhibitions titled 'Into the Light - 60 Years of Supporting the Arts' which will be held in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Sligo. The exhibitions will consist of works selected from over 1,000 pieces which make up the Arts Council collection.Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=7f70e12e-7b49-4c0e-840c-f2dd26f854b1The Arts Council has today announced that a major series of exhibitions will take place from December this year celebrating the inspiring work of Irish artists and 60 years of support for the sector by the Arts Council.Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=4beebcd5-99c0-479c-9254-429683412544The Arts Council congratulates Grafton Architects (Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara) on winning the Silver Lion Award for Promising Practice at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2012. The announcement was made this morning by the overall Curator, David Chipperfield, at the Awards Ceremony in Venice. The Venice Biennele is largely accepted as the most important architecture exhibition in the world.Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=5e37b60c-36d3-4300-a972-4cdd4b8ef90eThe Arts Council has announced the deadline for the 2013 Reel Art scheme. Launched in 2008, Reel Art is designed to provide film artists with a unique opportunity to make highly creative, imaginative and experimental documentaries on an artistic theme. Mon, 27 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=d6b76435-5c7a-4f30-b9ff-999f91fbc969The Arts Council and Culture Ireland have announced the artist and commissioner/curator to represent Ireland at the Venice Art Biennale in 2013, which is an initiative of Culture Ireland, in partnership with the Arts Council. Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=3e574a95-2f96-4bb2-986e-55c8a28eba4aThe Arts Council's Project awards support specific project activities under each of the artform/arts practice areas shown below. The award guidelines for each award can be downloaded from the available funding section of the Arts Council's website.Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=52f42b86-9762-47a8-b462-a700a2fd7172In 2012, the Arts Council celebrates the 50th Anniversary of its collection as well as 60 years of supporting the arts. To mark the occasion, the Arts Council and RTÉ will support the making of four short films which respond creatively to the collection. The films will be stand alone pieces of 3 minutes in duration which will be broadcast in RTÉ Television’s weekly arts series, THE WORKS, in November and December 2012Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=cd615a76-73ed-43cb-8889-473eafaa19eeLocation One is an independent not-for-profit organisation dedicated to fostering new forms of creative expression and cultural exchange through exhibitions, residencies, performances, public lectures and workshops. Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=63eefaeb-21a6-4e47-af96-383c1e9eb81cThe Arts Council has expressed its regret at the passing of writer Maeve Binchy.Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=a3415f00-d27e-45a4-bf89-d5d17fcb9166The Chairman of the Arts Council, Ms Pat Moylan, has said too narrow a view is being taken of infrastructure investment and that the arts should be considered in any future funds given its potential to create jobs.Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=da770d65-bdc3-44fa-8db8-352fab510f27The Arts Council congratulates all architects from Ireland who will be exhibiting their work in Venice this year as part of the 13th Venice Architecture Biennale.Mon, 16 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=8d2b6d2c-d393-49e3-83ce-85528103c199Full details on how to apply for RAISE are available in the financial support section. Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=75a151a3-9118-48fb-8f8f-4edbcbcd6528The Arts Council is calling for expressions of interest for a high-level pilot designed to help organisations raise more money from philanthropic sources. Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=052db759-c49a-4879-a3c7-8a9832a6cc1dInvitation to tender for Commissioner for Ireland at 54th Venice Art Biennale 2013Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=cf26c526-b37b-434c-ac84-1da8bd0f6c93President Michael D. Higgins announced author and illustrator Niamh Sharkey as Laureate na nÓg, Ireland’s laureate for children’s literature, presenting her with the Laureate na nÓg medal at a special event at the Arts Council.Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=68651de4-ef8e-4fe6-8c3b-bf6992419f0bThe Arts Council has expressed its deep regret at the passing of Aosdána member Louis le Brocquy who died today.Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=392f2a97-238c-4603-b854-48fe68ccb7e0Aosdána, the affiliation of creative artists in Ireland elected 3 new members at its General Assembly at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham today, bringing its total membership to 247. Those elected were Frances Hegarty, Patrick McCabe, and Tommy Peoples. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=1fda316d-35ff-43ff-b148-0213329f0bc6The Arts Council has expressed its regret at the passing of Mike Diskin, Director of the Town Hall Theatre in Galway.Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=aaf0e4e7-94ae-4b12-9cd9-f2ad75ac5cc9The Arts Council has expressed its deep regret at the passing of playwright and Aosdána member John Arden. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=3a32ed5c-2c37-4fe9-89ed-3e19c11135bbThe Arts Council today published a further ten stories on its archive website - an initiative launched last autumn to mark the 60th anniversary of the Arts Council.Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=f53036f9-4acb-497b-8ebf-749edb2ec6c6The Arts Council will hold a number of information clinics in Dublin, Cork and Galway to offer advice and information on the application process for Project awards.Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=f69888d0-d116-4009-812c-97d04e7bd1dbCulture Ireland, in partnership with the Arts Council, is pleased to announce the appointment of the team who will represent Ireland at the Architecture Biennale in Venice. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.artscouncil.ie/en/news/news.aspx?article=813326f3-ba0f-443d-8767-2bc0ec5aa225The Arts Council has welcomed the announcement today of the transfer from Allied Irish Banks to the State of thirty-nine pieces of its significant art collection. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT